
Hiking Trail
Snækollur Hike
Guided Hike
Scale the highest peak
Distance
5 km
Time
5 hours
Elevation
600 m
Age limit
10 years
Difficulty
Operated by: Outsiders Tours
Price for scheduled tour : 29,900 ISK per person
Season: All year
Scheduled: Wednesdays at 09:00 & Fridays at 09:00 from July 1 - September 15.
Private departure: Available from 36,900 ISK per person, min 4 participants. Please send a us request at info@highlandbase.is.
Transport: Meet your guide at the hotel. Use your own vehicle to access the hike departure site.
Elevation gain: 550-600 m
Gear included: None
Skill & fitness level: Tourer. Moderate to good.
Min/Max: 4/10 pax
Description
Many claim that from the summit of Snækollur (Snow Top Mountain) you can, on a clear day, see both the south and north coast of Iceland. Snækollur is the highest peak in Kerlingafjöll mountains and we can vouch, ocean-view or not, that the scenery is breathtaking.
Hike with a knowledgeable guide up a steep but relatively short ascent and then along the rocky mountain ridge trail to the top. There it is time to take a well deserved snack break while enjoying the amazing views. If conditions allow, the return hike will take us over a small glaciated snowfield, straight down to where we started.
What to bring
Warm clothes and socks, wind- and waterproof jacket, sturdy boots, gloves, buff, hat, and sunglasses. Water, snacks, and a light lunch.
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Cancellations and Booking Modifications:
Scheduled tours: Cancellations or changes must be made 72 hours prior to arrival. After that, the tour is non refundable.
Private tours:
If a cancellation is received more than 10 days prior to arrival, you will receive 100% refund
If a cancellation is received more than 6-9 days prior to arrival, you will receive 80% refund
If a cancellation is received within 5 days of arrival, the tour is non refundable.